Drainage Asset Technician

We are currently looking for 2 Drainage Asset Technicians to join our team. The successful candidates will be responsible for contributing to fulfilling the Council’s requirements under the Flood and Water Management Act and Flood Risk Regulations, and to carry out asset inspections and related work in accordance with the relevant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out drainage asset inspections and mapping drainage infrastructure where required in a systematic manner.
• Assist in the collection of data and implementation of mapping for areas susceptible to surface water and watercourse flooding with the use of GIS software.
• Update and manage the authority’s Section 21 drainage asset database and undertake associated GIS/computer aided drainage work.
• Provide information from the computerised inspection system for Highway Assets and the Street Works Management System.
• Identify and quantify asset conditions using hand-held Data Capture Device, RTK GPS and download collated information into the computerised Highway Maintenance Management system.
• Investigate drainage problems and assist the wider team with site surveys.
• Investigate and deal with third party claims, public complaints and queries as the need arises.
• Meet and liaise with the insurance section as part of the claim procedure process, with support as necessary.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Drainage Systems and maintenance including dealing with flooding.
• Experience in undertaking survey work, visual asset inspections of drainage and flood risk management infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Flood and Water Management Act, Land Drainage Act and Highways Act.
• An understanding of the Code of Practice for Highway Maintenance Management in relation to drainage.
• Undertaking GIS based assessments, data management and handling.
• Ideally it is desirable that you have ONC – Civil Engineering or related qualification.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

About us

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance.
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution.
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too).
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure.
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment.
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

For more information and to apply please visit Jobs - NPT Council.

Safeguarding and language requirements

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh Language skills are not required.

Additional Information

Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.